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031 - THE GRADUATE (1967)

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031 - THE GRADUATE (1967)

The Criterion Connection

2023/10/16
The Criterion Connection

The Criterion Connection

2023/10/16
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Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) have the kid gloves off! Just kidding, theres only ever love on this show. But, one of the hosts may not have too much to give to one of the greatest contributions of the western cinematic canon. We discuss Mike Nichols...

Highlights

In this episode of The Criterion Connection, hosts Ian and McKenzie delve into Mike Nichols' iconic film, THE GRADUATE. They explore its cultural impact, the performances, and the direction, offering insights into the post-grad experience captured in the movie.
15:02
The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future is one of the most important movies of the year.
44:04
Mike Nichols uses the camera to inhabit characters' worlds, like following Benjamin at a party and framing him by Mrs. Robinson's legs.
1:03:39
Ian prefers Harold from 'Harold and Maude' over Ben in 'The Graduate'
1:12:11
Mississippi Masala is now available on the Criterion Collection

Chapters

Intro
00:00
What We've Been Watching
02:00
THE GRADUATE
20:19
Connections, Final Thoughts & Ratings
1:01:01
Next Week's Movie
1:12:08

Transcript

Ian: Hello darkness, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again. Because a vision softly creeping left its seeds while I was sleeping. And the vision that was planted in my brain still remained in the sound of silence. In restless dreams, I walked alo...